Help......I'm a noob

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  1. tybalt6691

    tybalt6691 Member

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    Alright I know everyone has gone through this before so I am not going to beat myself up about it. I need help making some decisions. I want to go with a stage 2 setup on my bugeye that I can make about 210hp and 200+ft/lb to the wheels. I want to have somewhat of a conservative tune as I will be DD this. I have heard about open ecu.

    The parts and questions with the parts I want to purchase.

    1. HKS- Catless dp. Can I get the CEL cleared during the tune?
    2. Turbo XS0- high flow cat. If I drop this in instead of a test pipe can I avoid a CEL all together?
    3. Borla Hush catback- Already purchased and installed.
    4. Open ECU tune- Who is the best to go to?
    5. K&N drop in box filter- Or is this a waste of cash money?

    Please dont bash me too much for the stupid questions. Your help will be much appreciated.
     
    #1 tybalt6691, Jun 18, 2008
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    1. yes
    2. maybe, more than likely no
    3. --?
    4. both TopSpeed and Batlground do great tuning.
    5. people are split on this, i run one dont really notice a diff.
     
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    also, if you have a stage 2 protuned expect 230whp and 240ft-lbs. or so
     
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    anywhere local I can pickup the DP?
     
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    nsvwrx Active Member

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    You can order through one of Our vendors( listed at the top ) and pm them to pick up
     
    #5 nsvwrx, Jun 19, 2008
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    the HKS DP sucks monkey balls. the design of it completely blocks off the EWG opening, that is unless they have changed it. Go with a bellmouth design and you will be much happier.
     
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    Yes, those are nice.
     
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    dont buy off the site PM sakari him self =)
     
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    what's his IM? or is it Sakari? If so I am a complete moron.
     
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    anyone know sakari's IM?
     
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    You can search for him here as a member , Sakari
     
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    found it

    THanks guys, I got in touch with him. I think im going with the invidia v2 dp.
     
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    any more in put

    Any other ideas or input on this setup. Is it achieivable with openecu?
     
    #16 tybalt6691, Jun 19, 2008
  17. GTscoob

    GTscoob Black is Beautiful

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    Yeah, as said before, the HKS DP sucks, get a Titek or Invidia bellmouth. Get one with a cat if you're feeling green or a catless if you're cheap or just dont give a rats ass.

    K&N Filter is great, the filter will last longer than the car and can be easily cleaned whenever it gunks up.

    I'm pretty sure Batlground offers tuning/install specials if you order your DP through them.

    You didnt mention an up-pipe, so that should be your #1 priority, and the install is much easier if you're already pulling the turbo for a DP install.

    The stock axle-back is very restrictive but the rest of the exhaust isnt as bad, if you're on a budget an STI cat-back or even just the axle-back will free up some HP.
     
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